Children who were breastfed by their mums had a higher chance of climbing the social ladder and becoming successful professionals in the future. Not only that, they are also less vulnerable to downwards mobility, suggests a large study published in the Archives of Childhood Diseases. For the study, researchers at University of London and University of Essex
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Are you too busy for a daily workout session? It’s okay. Researchers at Queen’s University discovered that for as long as you’re spending at least 150 minutes per week being physically active, you can lower your risk of developing metabolic syndrome – a condition that could lead to diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Previous guideli
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Cholesterol is a lipid fat that is produced by the liver. Contrary to popular view, cholesterol is vital for normal body function, particularly in producing hormones and regulating cell membranes. But because our body is capable of producing cholesterol, deficiency in this nutrient is rare. Eating foods, especially animal-based products, which are high in ch
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The science of learning is a relatively new discipline that combines principles from cognitive science, psychology, philosophy and neuroscience. It is geared towards a deeper understanding of one of the most essential aspects of the human brain – its ability to learn and apply such learning to everyday life. A growing body of research suggests th
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Here’s another reason why smoking indoors, especially at home, is not really a good idea. Third hand smoke, or the toxic tobacco residue that clings to surfaces such as walls, carpets, draperies and clothes, could significantly cause genetic damage in human cells. Furthermore, chronic exposure to it is more dangerous than acute exposure, suggesting tha
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Whilst huge efforts are made to discourage pregnant women from smoking or drinking alcohol, there’s limited recommendation to avoid taking antidepressants, which appear to be carrying similar, if not greater risk to the child, according to an expert. At eight months, Anna Wilson’s son, David, has already gone through 20 sessions of heart scan. W
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If you think walking is a mediocre form of exercise, think again. Even though walking doesn’t make you sweat hard like most intense and vigorous workouts do, it has amazing benefits that can take you one step closer to optimal health! Improved Mental Health Walking appears to have a significant impact on our mental health by enhancing our happiness l
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Wishing you could stretch the time? Feeling like you don’t have enough time to do your daily tasks? People nowadays often find themselves struggling with the day to day demands of life and meeting the expectations of a society that places high value on time. Given its emphasis on moment-to-moment awareness, mindfulness meditation has the ability to tem
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Humans have been forming intimate bonds with their pet dogs for the past 15,000 years. Whilst it is natural for animals to bond with the species of their kind, domesticated dogs are extra special as they are also capable of making their human masters their primary social partners. Why? There are a number of studies showing why dogs and humans are specifical
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Beliefs about sexual orientation are strongly connected to how individuals perceive sexual minorities and may strongly predict positive or negative attitudes towards them – new research suggests. In a paper published in the Journal of Counselling Psychology, researchers at Barrett, the Honours College at Arizona State University, studied how the sexu
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